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pass around

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pass something around (to someone)

to offer something to everyone. Please pass the snacks around to everyone. Would you pass around the snacks?

See also: around, pass

pass around

v.

1. To transfer something from one person to another: We passed around each plate of food that was brought to us. The teacher gave the book to the students and told them to pass it around.

2. To be transferred from one person to another; circulate: The bottle of wine passed around the table.

3. To offer something to each person in a group: I brought a handful of fliers to the meeting and passed them around to everyone. The clowns passed around pieces of candy to the children.

See also: around, pass